Finding the Third Proportional to 977,708 and 2,044,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 977,708 and 2,044,708 is: 4,276,154.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
977,708 : 2,044,708 = 2,044,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
977,708/2,044,708 = 2,044,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
977,708x = 2,044,708 × 2,044,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
977,708x = 4,180,830,805,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,180,830,805,264/977,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,276,154.85
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